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2027 - South Pacific Wonders

Feb 22 - Mar 11, 2027

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Susie Aboulhosn

SSS Luxury Travel

Seller of Travel: ST45233

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susie.aboulhosn@avoyanetwork.com

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Overview


18 Days | Australia & New Zealand | February 22 – March 11, 2027

SSS Luxury Travel presents South Pacific Wonders with New Zealand's North Island — an extraordinary journey through some of the Southern Hemisphere's most iconic destinations. From the tropical reef-fringed shores of Cairns to the glittering harbour of Sydney, then onward to the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, the rugged fjords of Milford Sound, and the adventure-packed streets of Queenstown — this is a trip of a lifetime.

Highlights

🐠 Great Barrier Reef — Glass-bottom boat, snorkeling & Green Island
🦘 Cairns Wildlife — Rainforestation, koala encounter & Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
🎭 Sydney Opera House — Expert-led tour & Harbour dinner cruise
🌋 Rotorua — Geothermal geysers, Maori Hangi dinner & Agrodome
🐧 Christchurch — Willowbank Wildlife Reserve & your choice of Quake City or Antarctic Centre
Queenstown — Lake Wakatipu cruise, Milford Sound fjord cruise & Bob's Peak gondola

Included

  • Round-trip group airfare from Washington (WAS)
  • Internal flights throughout
  • 17 nights at quality hotels
  • 28 meals: 15 Breakfasts · 4 Lunches · 9 Dinners
  • All transfers (air-inclusive)

Pricing (Per Person)

| | Book Now (by Aug 24, 2026) | Standard |
|-|--------------------------|---------|
| Double | $9,999 | $10,049 |
| Single | $11,699 | $11,749 |

Travel Protection: $769/person — must be purchased at time of deposit

Booking #1449634 | Collette Tours
gateway.gocollette.com/link/1449634

Day 1 · Mon, Feb 22


Depart from Home – Overnight Flights to Australia

Cross the International Dateline and begin your adventure of a lifetime. Depart Washington (WAS) on your overnight flights to Cairns, Australia. You will skip a day ahead as you cross the Date Line. Flight Details: Departure gateway: Washington (W...

Day 2 · Tue, Feb 23


Overnight Flights to Cairns, Australia

Continue crossing the International Dateline on your overnight journey to Cairns. A day is skipped ahead — you'll arrive ready for adventure! Economy group air is included in your package. Hometown transfer (within 100 miles) included.

Day 3 · Wed, Feb 24


Welcome to Cairns – Tropical Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

Welcome to Cairns, the tropical gateway to one of the world's most spectacular natural attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage site — the Great Barrier Reef. Established as a marine park in 1975, the reef is a haven for thousands of species of sea...

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South Pacific Wonders including New Zealand's North Island

Starting at $8,999

Feb 24 – Mar 2

2 room options

Bailey Hotel by Crystalbrook

Feb 24 – Feb 26 · Check in: 2:00PM

Ground Floor A/163 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

Your home for three nights in Cairns — the Bailey Hotel by Crystalbrook is a stylish boutique property in the heart of the city, perfectly positioned near the Esplanade and the best of tropical North Queensland. Nights: Feb 24 – Feb 26 (3 nights)

New Options

Select an option

  • Business Class - Upgrade your in-flight experience with Elite Airfare

    $9,990 / person

    Feb 22, 2027

  • Economy (Included in Air Package)

    Feb 24, 2027

  • Premium Economy - Upgrade your in-flight experience with Elite Airfare

    $3,990 / person

    Feb 24, 2027

Day 4 · Thu, Feb 25


Rainforestation Nature Park & Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

Come to know the history of Australia's original inhabitants at the Rainforestation Nature Park, where an Indigenous Pamagirri guide will show you some of their oldest customs and traditions. Enjoy an "Aussie" barbecue lunch before visiting Hartle...

Day 5 · Fri, Feb 26


Great Barrier Reef Day – Green Island Excursion

Board a high-speed catamaran for an exciting excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the reef from your base on Green Island — enjoy a glass-bottom boat ride, stroll the island's walking trails, relax on the beach, snorkel, or watch fish and ...

Day 6 · Sat, Feb 27


Cairns to Sydney – Internal Flight

The morning is yours — enjoy your last few hours in Cairns soaking in the tropical atmosphere. Then fly to the bustling city of Sydney! Internal flight Cairns–Sydney included in tour price. 🍽️ (Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner)

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Feb 27 – Mar 2 · Check in: 2:00PM

61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney 2000, New South Wales, Australia

Your elegant base in Sydney for three nights — the iconic Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is a heritage 5-star hotel in the heart of the CBD, steps from Circular Quay, the Opera House, and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Nights: Feb 27 – Mar 1 (3 nights)

Day 7 · Sun, Feb 28


Sydney City Tour & Sydney Opera House

See where English colonists first settled during a city tour of Sydney, featuring Kings Cross, the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, and the Botanic Gardens. Take an expert-led tour of the Sydney Opera House, poised majestically...

Day 8 · Mon, Mar 1


Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise – Farewell to Australia

Embrace an exciting day of independent exploration in Sydney before saying farewell to Australia in style. Tonight, join a dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour — marvel at the scenic vistas showcasing Sydney's magnificent skyline, the iconic Sydney Ope...

Day 9 · Tue, Mar 2


Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand

Say goodbye to Australia, and hello to New Zealand — one of the world's most inspiring destinations, celebrated for its clean air, stunning scenery, and warm, friendly culture. Arrive in Auckland, the "City of Sails." Auckland has the highest Poly...

Hotel Indigo Auckland

Mar 2 – Mar 3 · Check in: 2:00PM

51 - 53 Albert Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Your stylish home for the night in Auckland — the Hotel Indigo Auckland blends New Zealand's natural beauty with contemporary design in the heart of the city. Nights: Mar 2 (1 night)

Day 10 · Wed, Mar 3


Auckland City Tour & Journey to Rotorua

Get to know the best of Auckland during a panoramic city tour featuring the America's Cup Village, the War Memorial, vibrant Queen Street, and the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Next, travel to the dramatic geothermal landscape of Rotorua — the Maori ca...

Sudima Lake Rotorua Hotel

Mar 3 – Mar 4 · Check in: 2:00PM

Sudima Lake Rotorua Eruera Street, Central, Rotorua, New Zealand

Your comfortable lakeside retreat in Rotorua for two nights — the Sudima Lake Rotorua Hotel sits on the shores of Lake Rotorua, surrounded by geothermal wonders and Maori culture. Nights: Mar 3 – Mar 4 (2 nights)

Day 11 · Thu, Mar 4


Whakarewarewa Thermal Village, Kiwi Encounter & Agrodome

This morning, visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Village — New Zealand's premier Maori cultural and geothermal experience. Witness a landscape of erupting geysers, bubbling mud pools, and other geothermal wonders. Take part in an interactive weaving demo...

Day 12 · Fri, Mar 5


Rotorua to Christchurch – Your Choice: Quake City or Antarctic Centre

A short flight brings you to the historic city of Christchurch — devastated by an earthquake in 2011, see firsthand how the "Garden City" is beautifully recreating itself. This afternoon, it's your choice! 🏙️ Quake City — Experience the fascinatin...

Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Mar 5 – Mar 6 · Check in: 2:00PM

14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

Your base in the Garden City for two nights — the Distinction Christchurch Hotel offers comfortable, centrally located accommodation as the city continues its inspiring regeneration. Nights: Mar 5 – Mar 6 (2 nights)

Day 13 · Sat, Mar 6


Willowbank Wildlife Reserve & Avon River Waka Paddle

Start your morning at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve — a leader in the conservation of New Zealand species and your chance to view the "Big 5": the Kiwi, the Kea, the Tuatara, the Kaka, and the Takahe — up close and personal. Then, connect with the l...

Day 14 · Sun, Mar 7


Christchurch to Queenstown – Adventure Capital of the World

Depart Christchurch and trek south to Queenstown — nestled against a picturesque bay and snowcapped mountains. Known as the "Adventure Capital of the World," arrive in the afternoon with time to explore independently before a group dinner. 🍽️ (Mea...

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Mar 7 – Mar 10 · Check in: 2:00PM

32 Frankton Road, Queenstown 9300, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand

Your stunning base for four nights in Queenstown — the Millennium Hotel Queenstown offers spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables mountain range, right in the heart of the village. Nights: Mar 7 – Mar 10 (4 nights)